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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Faugh

In or near Leadhills.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Faugh β€” a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

Peden Reservoir viewed from hillside of Faugh - geograph.org.uk - 4912049

Alan O'Dowd β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Leadhills Β· 5.1 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Faugh is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Place summary

Faugh is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. This area is characterised by its rolling hills and scenic landscapes, offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The region is also known for its wildlife and natural beauty, making it a suitable destination for those interested in exploring the outdoors.

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Coordinates
55.3916, -3.6882
Postcode
ML12 6TH
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Nearest railway station
Leadhills β€” 5.1 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Faugh

Places to stay

The Road to Mennock - geograph.org.uk - 4641041πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Informal campsite- no facilities

Informal campsite- no facilities β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Minor road near Abington - geograph.org.uk - 3605283πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Mount View Caravan Park

Mount View Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

The Southern Upland Way near Rivox Moor - geograph.org.uk - 7659839πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Rivox Bunkhouse

Rivox Bunkhouse β€” a hostel in scotland lowlands.

β†— rivox.net
Road and Railway bridge near the site of the former Thornhill Railway Station - geograph.org.uk - 5547126πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

DL Tait Rural

DL Tait Rural β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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McGarey's and the Star Hotel, Moffat - geograph.org.uk - 5771207πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Buccleuch Arms Hotel

Buccleuch Arms Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ buccleucharmshotel.com
Moffat Mill's coach park - geograph.org.uk - 5501669πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Moffat Camping & Caravanning Club site

Moffat Camping & Caravanning Club site β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

War Memorial, Leadhills - geograph.org.uk - 4642106πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Post Horn Hotel, Crawford

Post Horn Hotel, Crawford in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Central Kirkconnel - geograph.org.uk - 4670638πŸ“· 7

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Queensberry Arms Hotel

Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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The Scrib Tree, Douglas - geograph.org.uk - 4112057πŸ“· 7

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Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas

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Beinn Bheigeir β€” Named summit at 491 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Faugh?
Faugh is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6TH).
What is Faugh?
Faugh β€” a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Faugh?
The nearest railway station is Leadhills, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6TH.
How do I get to Faugh?
The nearest railway station is Leadhills, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6TH.